Retailing at a shilling, rose souvenirs were not cheap. Each die-cut rose unfolded to reveal fine steel engravings arranged on both sides in concentric circles. The subjects were mostly topographical. The roses were published by Joseph, Myers, & Co. but printed by C. Adler of Hamburg. The popularity of the form was such that other publishers produced similar souvenirs in the form of passion flowers, bouquets, etc.

This Crystal Palace Rose survives intact with its envelope and advertisement listing the subjects of other roses.